Tuesday, November 11, 2014

Pictured are the winners in the Youth Division of the People's Choice voting of the Hay Bale Art Contest. Front: John and son Zander Curran-Second Place. Back from left: FFA students Joel Uthe, Carlie Schaeffer, Shaynee McCormick, Madison Offenburger, Mickayla McCarty and Taylor Sandy-First Place. Not pictured: Sawyer and Carver Dow-Third Place. (Bill Howes photos).

Pictured are the winners in the Business Division of the People's Choice voting of the Hay Bale Art Contest. From left: Carolyn Elam and Sandy McSparen of Adoptable Paws Rescue-First Place; Cindy Reyes of Frontier Trading Post-Second Place; and Noranne Keller of Midwest Family Mutual Insurance-Third Place.

Pictured are the winners in the Adult Division of the People's Choice voting. From left: Jane and Dave Beatty-Third Place; Lyle Asell-Second Place. Not pictured: Dan and Toni Reynolds-First Place.

Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Jim and Kim Etter will be celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary on November 10th. Their children, Johnathan and Kelsey are hosting a card shower. Cards may be sent to: Jim and Kim Etter, 48495 260th

Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Please help us celebrate the 50th Wedding Anniversary of our parents and grandparents, Ray and Jane Wilson of Creston, Iowa on October 2 with a card shower. Please send your cards to Ray and Jane Wilson 1007 N. Sycamore St. Creston, Iowa 50801-1364.

Pictured are the Hy-Vee and PDI (Perishable Distributors of Iowa) employees that received high awards at the Iowa Motor Truck Association Annual Meeting in Cedar Rapids September 24th. They are from left: Doug Ballard of PDI, Keith Lyman of PDI, Lisa McNeeley of Chariton Hy-Vee dispatch, Chariton Hy-Vee truck driver Jim Curtis and Chariton Hy-Vee Assistant Vice President of Transportation Jim Moore.

Pictured are Luella Cofer of Chariton, her daughter Brenda Cofer Trumbo of San Clemente, CA, Brenda's daughter Megan Trumbo Craft of Nashville, Tenn. and Megan's daughters, Kaleiah Hope Craft, age five years and Paisley Joy Craft age five months. Kaleiah has a twin brother Kaden William Craft, not pictured. Brenda who was visiting her mother, Luella during the month of August, Megan was visiting from Nashville for the day and they got together for an impromptu four generation picture.

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Evelene Bingham celebrated her 90th birthday on October 5th. Her family hosted a card shower in her honor. Greeting may be sent to Evelene at Homestead Assisted Living, Room 168, 908 South Park Lane, Knoxville, IA, 50138.

Monday, September 22, 2014

The family of Ella McDermott hosted a card shower for her 85th birthday on September 22. Please help celebrate her birthday by sending a card to Ella at 3640 Indian Hills Dr. Apt. #302, Sioux City, IA. 51104

Sunday, September 7, 2014

The family of Elizabeth (Lib) Loney hosted an open house for her. Friends and family helped her celebrate on Sunday September 7th at the Chariton Senior Center at 117 S. Grand St. from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. If you were unable to attend, please send cards to Elizabeth at 50560 260th Ave. Chariton, Iowa 50049.

After graduating from the U.S./Army Special Forces training group, 22 year old Bingham volunteered to serve with Military Assistance Command Vietnam Studies and Observations Group (MAC V SOG). He was assigned to the Command and Control Central (CCC) compound in Kontum, Republic of Vietnam (RVN) and joined Recon Team Hawaii.

The unit operated in the politically denied areas of Cambodia, Laos and the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) that were declared as a neutral territories by the 1962 Geneva Accords. The agreement was continuously violated by the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) who moved troops and supplies to the battlefields of South Vietnam on what became known as the Ho Chi Minh Trail. The MAC V SOG Recon Team's mission was to interdict the NVA by reconning areas and gathering intelligence, ambushing enemy units, conducting prisoner of war snatches and exploiting targets with air assets.

On July 16, 1969, Recon Team Hawaii with Glenn Uemura the Team Leader, Joe Morris the Assistant Team Leader, Dennis Bingham the Radio Operator, William Delina personnel were inserted into Laos by helicopter an hour prior to last light. The team moved away from the Landing Zone (LZ) into the jungle as they listened to the helicopter fade off into the distance. The noise also Notified the NVA that a recon team was in the area and they started searching for them using mortar fire.

The following morning Recon Team Hawaii was up and on the move just as dawn broke. The team's movement was slow, the jungle was thick, their vision limited and the heat, combined with the humidity, made them sweat profusely as they tried not to make a sound as they walked.

Later that afternoon, Recon Team Hawaii made contact with a North Vietnamese patrol that was searching for them. The exchange of gun fire was short as the team broke away and tried to evade the pursuing enemy. The team ran for a distance before they could stop, study a map and radio for assistance. Recon Team Hawaii located and moved to an area that was large enough to allow a helicopter to extract them. Just as the team started to move toward the clearing, the NVA initiated an ambush with small arms fire and rocket propelled grenades (RPGs). Bingham was killed in the initial assault and the battle raged for about an hour before the enemy was suppressed long enough to extract the team.

Bingham was posthumously awarded the Silver Star (the nation's third highest valor award) for his actions that day in Laos.

Jason M. Hardy, a writer for Special Forces History, is doing a book on the event and is seeking information from friends and family of Bingham. He is also interested in obtaining photos of Bingham. His address is P.O. Box 634, Spencer, N.C. 28159, phone 978-337-1982, e-mail is

Donna Irving is having a birthday on August 3, 2014. Her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren are hosting a card shower in her honor. Please send your greetings to 715 Woodlawn Ave. Chariton, IA 50049.

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Three was certainly a lucky number for the Farrell Family in Chariton as they had three babies born into their family on the same day, July 15th. All three babies were born at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines and all three mothers were in the maternity ward there at the same time.

Pat Farrell of Chariton became a grandpa, a great uncle and a great-great uncle on the same day with the three births."I thought it was pretty darn cool. I'm still pretty happy about it," he said in a phone interview. Pat's wife, Shari, became a grandmother, a great aunt and a great-great aunt.

Merle Conrad is retiring from Hy-Vee and his children and grandchildren are hosting an open house in his honor on Saturday, June 28 from 1-4 p.m. Stop by and congratulate him at 331 South Main Street, the Buddy Conrad residence. If you are unable to attend, please send your greetings to 55674 250th Avenue Chariton, IA 50049.

Monday, June 23, 2014

Ambassadors from the Chariton Area Chamber/Main Street held a ribbon cutting on June 23rd at the Country Cabins Glamour Camping Resort. The Resort's themed suites, outdoor decks, burn pits and trails leading through the woods to adjoining Lake Ellis have drawn many large wedding parties and other groups to Chariton since its opening. The virtual tours provided on the Country Cabins website lets visitors choose from the Harley Davidson, Tikki, western, and other suites that offer kitchens, living rooms, washer/dryers, and other amenities.

Friday, May 23, 2014

Sunday, May 18, 2014

You are invited to attend Merlin and Becky Pierschbacher's 40th wedding anniversary Open House, Sunday May 18th, 1:30-4:30 p.m. at House of Prayer Church, 160 E. Albia Rd. Chariton. Cake and refreshments will be served. If unable to attend; cards may be sent to 54194 265th Ave. Chariton, IA 50049.

Thursday, May 15, 2014

At the recent Rotary District 6000 Conference in Ames, Corliss Klaassen received the prestigious International Service Award for a Polio Free World. International Awards, given in recognition of broad service to the cause of polio education, do not exceed ten individuals in the world.

During the presentation, Klaassen was described by Bill Koellner, the District's Award Chair, as "A tireless soldier in the battle against polio, Corliss Klaassen has taken the fight to many fronts. He had led District 6000 fundraising for Polio, plus eradication efforts for 14 years. In 2005-06 as District Governor he utilized the platform to carry the polio eradication message to over 4,000 members in more than 60 clubs. From 2010-2013, Klaassen served as District Rotary Foundation Chair. Through his efforts, polio eradication funds raised per individual donor in the district exceeded $140 per person. Corliss has been a powerful advocate for Polio Plus fundraising. Under his leadership as the District Rotary Foundation Chair, District 6000 achieved the Zone Polio Champion Award as a district that donated 20 percent or more District Designated Funds (DDF) to Polio Plus. The District was also honored as a top total DDF contributor in the Zone of $42,480 (28.8 percent of DDF) given to the polio eradication effort. Corliss has led by example through personal contributions, rolling up his sleeves to immunize children in two countries against polio and providing influence and encouragement for others to give to the eradication effort. He is a constant source of information for district leaders on polio and foundation giving, unselfishly devoting untold hours to educating others. This is the true measure of his outstanding effort, the dedication with which he has shared the mission of polio eradication to clubs, district, zone and internationall. The battle is not over for Corliss until the last country is declared polio free and he will continue the fight until that special day."

Klaassen's commitment to polio eradication has gone far beyond the District borders. He and his wife, Jeanne, have taken the initiative to participate in two National Immunization Day trips, one to India during the 2004-2005 Rotary year and one to Nigeria in 2007. They personally financed these journeys to two of the most challenging fronts for fighting the disease. They have shared their National Immunization Day experience through speaking at over 60 additional clubs - carrying the message of polio's devastating effect through photographs and the desperate need to eradicate the disease.

Both Corliss and Jeanne Klaassen have received the Regional Service Award for a Polio Free World.

At the last Chariton Rotary Club meeting, Corliss received a standing ovation when it was announced that he was one of ten in the world to receive the International Service Award.

Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Thursday, May 1, 2014

The children of Joe and Rose O'Reilly are hosting a card shower to help them celebrate their 60th Wedding Anniversary, which is May 1st. Cards may be sent to Southgate Apartments, 429 South Main, Apt 523, Chariton, Iowa 50049.

A Chariton couple was honored at the Third Annual Vision Awards at Indian Hills Community College.

The Vision Awards were created to help honor entrepreneurship in Indian Hills' 10-county region. All of the individuals and businesses selected are great examples of the entrepreneurial spirit that can be found in southeast Iowa.

The winner of the entrepreneurial business award was Fat Baggers, Inc. of Chariton. The company, owned by Gary and Amy Chipp, manufactures complete, custom motorcycle baggers and custom bagger parts.

The business was born when customers of an existing family business started asking for customized parts. Since those first requests this year's winning business has steadily grown over the past 10 years.

Fat Baggers' reputation for producing one of a kind baggers has spread far and wide. In fact, their products are shipped worldwide. They now employ 30 people.

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Organization

Lucas County Genealogical Society was organized April 1976 to preserve, collect and make readily available the historical and genealogical records of Lucas County, Iowa. To help local and distant persons to research their ancestry. Lucas County Genealogical Society is a Chapter of the Iowa Genealogical Society and a member of the Federation of Genealogical Societies of Austin, Texas.

Meetings are held the second Monday of each month (except August). No meeting in August. The balance of the year the meetings will be at the Lucas County Museum, 217 N. 17th St. Chariton, IA at 6:00 pm. Except for December and it will be at 5:30 pm at the Chariton Public Library, 803 Braden Avenue, Chariton Iowa.

When joining the organization, you will receive a quarterly newsletter, "Lucas County Notes and Shakin' the Family Tree!" by email.